TAFE NSW
About
At TAFE NSW we offer higher education courses from Diplomas to Bachelor Degrees and post graduate courses as well as vocational (VET) courses. Our higher education courses are developed with industry input and are taught by industry experts, so you know the knowledge and skills you develop are what is required in the workplace.
We keep our class sizes small so that our teachers can give you personalised support to ensure you meet your learning goals. Our classes include a mix of theoretical and practical learning opportunities, ensuring that you not only learn the ‘why’ but also the ‘how’.
During practical sessions you will use state of the art facilities and industry standard equipment and software. Many of our courses include an industry workplacement, giving you real workplace experience as well as the opportunity to make valuable industry contacts. Our students are frequently offered employment based on these workplacements.
We know that some of our students have completed VET courses at TAFE NSW or elsewhere before commencing their higher education studies, so we will work with you to give you recognition for prior learning, which will enable you to fast-track your higher education studies. We even give recognition for work experience in a related field.
So what are you waiting for? Have a look at the range of practical courses offered by TAFE NSW Higher Education and get qualified for that dream job.
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Important Dates
Semester 1 2023
O-week: 6–10 February 2023
Classes commence: 13 February 2023
Census Date: 8 March 2023
Mid-semester break: 10–21 April 2023
Classes finish: 19 May 2023
Study week: 22–26 May 2023
Exam weeks: 29 May – 9 June 2023
Semester 2 2023
O-week: 17–21 July 2023
Classes commence: 24 July 2023
Census Date: 16 August 2023
Mid-semester break: 25 September – 6 October 2023
Classes finish: 27 October 2023
Study week: 30 October – 3 November 2023
Exam weeks: 6–17 November 2023
Student Outcomes
The student outcomes display the overall undergraduate results for the institution.
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Admission criteria
Undergraduate courses
You must satisfy at least one of the following four entry requirements to be eligible for admission into TAFE NSW Higher Education undergraduate courses:
- NSW HSC* (Higher School Certificate) or equivalent
- Recognised Tertiary Preparation Certificate
- Certificate IV level or higher vocational qualification
- Completion of at least one year full-time study or equivalent in a degree course at a higher education institution
* Note that you do not require an ATAR for entry into our courses.
Postgraduate courses
You must satisfy at least one of the following two entry requirements to be eligible for admission into TAFE NSW Higher Education postgraduate courses:
- Bachelor Degree; or
- Advanced Diploma, Diploma or higher level vocational qualification with additional relevant work experience.
Special admission
Applicants who do not meet the requisite entry requirements as described above may be able to apply for entry on the basis of mature age or disadvantage. Applicants will be required to provide information to support their application for special admission.
Course specific admission requirements
Some courses have additional entry requirements such as a portfolio or pre-admission interview. For course specific entry requirements, view the TAFE degrees.
Applicants with higher education study
If you have completed a degree (or part of a degree) at another institution, you will be eligible to apply for admission.
Recognition of prior learning
If your previous studies are in an area related to the course you are applying for, you are eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). You will need to provide evidence of your previous studies to support your application for RPL.
Applicants with vocational education and training (VET) study
If you have completed a Certificate IV or higher level qualification at TAFE NSW or at another institution, you will be eligible to apply for admission.
Recognition of prior learning
If your previous studies are in an area related to the course you are applying for, you are eligible to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL). You will need to provide evidence of your previous studies to support your application for RPL.
Applicants with work and life experience
Finished secondary education more than two years ago
If you completed the NSW HSC or equivalent more than two years ago, and that is the only qualification you have completed, you will still be eligible for admission into a TAFE NSW Higher Education course.
Employment experience
TAFE NSW accepts applications for course entry from mature age applicants who have not completed their secondary education or who do not meet the standard TAFE NSW Higher Education admission requirements. TAFE NSW Higher Education defines mature age as over 21 years of age. The course coordinator will advise you of the documentation you will need to provide to support your application for mature age admission.
Applicants with a recent secondary education (within the past two years)
Australian Year 12 students
Australian applicants who completed the NSW HSC or equivalent in the last two years will be eligible to admission into TAFE NSW Higher Education courses, subject to meeting any additional course specific entry requirements.
TAFE NSW Higher Education does not use ATAR as a basis for admission.
How to apply
To apply for admission into a TAFE NSW Higher Education course go to the TAFE Degrees website and click on the link to the course you wish to apply for.
Enrolment
Your letter of offer will include information about how to accept your offer and enrolment procedures.
Fees and charges
TAFE NSW Higher Education students pay tuition fees for all subjects enrolled in each semester. For more information about our tuition fees visit the TAFE NSW website.
Financial assistance
Youth and student allowances
As a full-time student, you may be eligible for Commonwealth government assistance such as Austudy or Youth Allowance. Refer to the Centrelink website for more information.
Loans
All eligible domestic students can access FEE-HELP to pay their TAFE NSW Higher Education course tuition fees. FEE-HELP is a student loan scheme funded by the Commonwealth government. For more information about FEE-HELP and eligibility requirements visit the Study Assist website.
Student and campus services
TAFE NSW campuses offer a range of services including:
- Library
- Bookshop
- Counselling services
- Childcare
- Support for international students
- Canteen/café
- Parking
In addition students can join the TAFE NSW Student Association to gain access to a range of on and off-campus discounts.
Where to get further information
- ComparED – The ComparED website provides prospective students with transparent institution information from recent graduates and current students views.
Student Profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.
For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.
| Applicant background | Full year intake 2020 | |
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| Number of students No. of students | Percentage of all students % of all students | |
| (A) Higher education study | 48 | 4.3% |
| (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | 244 | 21.9% |
| (C) Work and life experience | 138 | 12.4% |
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70 | 6.3% |
| (E) International students | 614 | 55.1% |
| All students | 1114 | 100% |
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Data source: ComparED website